Rekha Government Takes Another Effective Step in Administrative Reform

Major Posts in the Accounts Department Upgraded and Merged

New Delhi, Nov 2025 : The Delhi Government has, with immediate effect, upgraded and merged the post of Accounts Officer in the Accounts Service into the grade of Senior Accounts Officer (Group ‘A’ Gazetted). Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta stated that this marks a major step forward in the government’s ongoing administrative reform initiatives.

The Chief Minister informed that, in a significant move aimed at improving career progression for officers of the Accounts Service, she has approved the upgradation and merger of the post of Accounts Officer into the grade of Senior Accounts Officer (Group ‘A’ Gazetted) with immediate effect. This decision has been taken in accordance with the notifications issued by the Ministry of Finance (Department of Expenditure), the Controller General of Accounts (CGA), and the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.

According to the Chief Minister’s Office, the post of Accounts Officer (Group ‘B’ Gazetted), which was earlier placed at Pay Level- 9 in the Pay Matrix, has now been upgraded and merged into the grade of Senior Accounts Officer (Group ‘A’ Gazetted) at Pay Level- 10. Consequently, all existing posts of Accounts Officer in the Delhi Government Accounts Service are hereby redesignated as Senior Accounts Officer (Group ‘A’ Gazetted) in Pay Level- 10 of the Pay Matrix.

The Chief Minister’s Office further stated that corresponding changes have also been made in the feeder cadre. As a result of this merger, the post of Assistant Accounts Officer (Group ‘B’ Gazetted), placed in Pay Level- 8, will now serve as the feeder cadre for promotion to the post of Senior Accounts Officer.

This historic decision will provide enhanced career advancement opportunities for officers of the Accounts Service and further strengthen the administrative framework. More than 250 officers are expected to benefit from this order.